2013 Chargers schedule picked apart

TK: They will have another stink-bomb season. Ryan Mathews will rush for 113 yards and say after the 37-17 victory that the Bolts were not complacent.

MC: As mighty as the Chargers’ home opponents are, some of the road foes are mighty feeble. The Jags won just two games last season and will fall when San Diego comes to town.

Week 8: Bye

Week 9 Sun., Nov. 3: at Washington; 10 a.m. CBS

TK: Robert Griffin III will show that he is a fast healer. Two Chargers will suffer leg injuries in Washingonton’s 22-20 victory and afterward blame it on the Redskins’ beaten-up playing field.

MC: Healthy RG3 or not, the ‘Skins proved they were capable at the other 21 positions when they slithered into the playoffs. Given the Bolts’ road woes, Washington will come out with the victory.

Week 10 Sun., Nov. 10: Denver; 1:25 p.m. CBS

TK: Peyton Manning and John Elway will remain a winning combination in year two together. Ronnie Hillman will zig zag 33 yards, setting up Matt Prater’s game-winning field goal in Denver’s 27-24 victory. Blackout potential: low.

MC: Denver won’t need any miracle second-half comeback to embarrass the Chargers in Qualcomm this year. Peyton Manning, who now has the system down pat, will lead his team to a big win. Blackout potential: Very Low

Week 11 Sun., Nov. 17: at Miami; 10 a.m. CBS

TK: They will win nine games behind a good defense and an improved offense. Clinching Miami’s 24-20 victory, Ryan Tanehill will hit tight end Dustin Keller against a Chargers defense that sags in the humid heat.

MC: Miami was 27th in total offense last year and suffered a 34-point loss to the Titans. Chargers pick up a road victory here.

Week 12 Sun., Nov. 24: at Kansas City; 10 a.m. CBS

TK: They will win six games. The Chargers, flashing back to 2011, will muff a potential game-winning field goal in the 19-17 defeat at Arrowhead Stadium.

MC: It’s always nice to have Kansas City in your division. Like last year, the Chargers will likely hit several bumps, but beating the Chiefs in Arrowhead will help round out their record.

Week 13 Sun., Dec. 1: Cincinnati; 1:25 p.m. CBS

TK: They will reach the playoffs for the third year in a row despite Andy Dalton’s limited passing prowess. Two rookies drafted among the top 40 will contribute to Cincinnati’s 21-17 victory. Blackout potential: 50/50.

MC: The Chargers blew another fourth-quarter lead to Cincinnati last year to watch their wildcard hopes fizzle away. And even though Andy Dalton and the Bengals shockingly surged into the postseason, home-field advantage will lift San Diego to an upset win. Blackout potential: 50/50.

Week 14 Sun., Dec. 8: N.Y. Giants; 1:25 p.m. FOX

TK: They will rebound from last year’s dud of a season. Eli Manning, clicking with budding sophomore Rueben Randle, will outduel draft classmate Philip Rivers in New York’s 27-22 victory. Blackout potential: 50-50.